Jay Johnston
Acting
Jay Johnston (born October 22, 1968) is an American actor and comedian best known for his work as a writer and cast member on the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for playing the role of Officer Jay McPherson on The Sarah Silverman Program. On October 28, 2024, Johnston, who was arrested in 2023 for his participation in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, pled guilty to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder in July. As a result, Johnston has been sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison.
Known for
Acting51
tvMomma Named Me Sheriff
2019
Stanley Goodman (voice)
movieThe Last Laugh
2016
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
tvAnimals.
2016
Ad Man 4
tvW/ Bob & David
2015
Various Characters
movieHell and Back
2015
Rick (voice)
tvBetter Call Saul
2015
Don Wachtell
tvMr. Pickles
2014
Mr. Goodman (voice)
tvRick and Morty
2013
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
tvAnger Management
2012
Rodney
movieDemoted
2011
Kline
tvBob's Burgers
2011
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
tvMary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
Stewart Lawrence (voice)
tvCommunity
2009
Police Officer
tvChildrens Hospital
2008
Captain Beach-House
movieThe Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
Jasper Beltsmell
tvHuman Giant
2007
Whale Trainer
tvThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
Officer Jay McPherson
movieTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
Gang Member
tvMoral Orel
2005
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
movieDirty Love
2005
Waiter
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
Computer Nerd
movieWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
Eyewitness News Member
movieAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
Eyewitness News Member
tvArrested Development
2003
Officer Taylor
tvReno 911!
2003
FBI Agent / Agent Penrose
Brainwarp
2003
Guy Suave
movieHollywood Palms
2000
Young Cop
tvDAG
2000
Chainsaw
movieThe Independent
2000
Soldier
movieDesperate But Not Serious
2000
Mustachioed Cop
movieBicentennial Man
1999
Charles
movieJack Frost
1998
TV Weatherman
tvTwo Guys and a Girl
1998
Cab Driver
tvTenacious D
1997
FBI Agent
tvJust Shoot Me!
1997
Exterminator
movieSkins
1997
Big John
tvEllen
1994
Transition Guy
Writing5
Directing1
tvMoral Orel
2005
Director
Production1
tvMoral Orel
2005
Producer